LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA (January 24, 2024)- The Lincoln University Lions men's basketball team grasped a 65-64 victory over the Elizabeth City State University Vikings on Wednesday evening. Junior forward Peter Sorber (Trenton, N.J./Trenton Catholic) hit the game-winning buzzer beater to elevate the Lions to their victory.

GAME INFORMATION
Score: Lincoln 65, Elizabeth City State 64
Records: Lincoln (9-10, 5-4), Elizabeth City State (6-13, 3-5)
Location: Lincoln University, PA (Manuel Rivero Gym)
Series: Lincoln trails the series,15-16, against the Vikings

FIRST HALF

• The atmosphere was electric in Manuel Rivero, as the fans anticipated a great CIAA matchup.
• From the opening tip, both teams battled for control of the contest.
• Overall, each team gained the lead 6 times during the first half.
• Despite the ECSU Viking leading in every statistical category in the half, the Lions stayed in close scoring range, entering the locker room down by 5 (27-22)

SECOND HALF

• Despite the small scoring deficit, the Lions returned to the court with a renewed energy as the atmosphere of the home court advantage increased.
• The score remained neck and neck, as each team responded to the other's every move.
• With the score tied 61-all with 2:21 left in the matchup, the Lion fans stood to their feet to give the team some much needed motivation to prevail.
• Peter Sorber (Trenton, N.J./Trenton Catholic) drove in for a layup to give LU the 63-61 lead with :21 on the clock.
• ECSU answered back the a 3-pointer to take the 64-63 lead.
• Lincoln took a time out with :11 left in regulation, allowing the Lion fans to turn up the PR1DE.
• With :04 on the clock, Ethan Garita (Trenton, N.J./Princeton Day School) connected with Sorber who hit the game-winning jumper!
• The crowd rushed the court as it was evident that the Lions secured the close 65-64 victory over the Elizabeth City State University Vikings.

LION LEADERS

• Reggie Hudson (Bronx, N.Y./St. Raymond's) led the Lions in scoring with 21 points.
• Also scoring in double digits Aidan Anderson (Mount Laurel, N.J./Lenape) (14 points) and Peter Sober (13 points).
• Janaie Coates-Sinues (Newark, N.J./University) controlled the Lions boards, securing 8 rebounds, in addition to 3 blocks.
• Hudson and Freddie Young, Jr. (Ewing, N.J./Trenton Catholic) added 4 assists each to the books, while and 2 blocks respectively.
• Young and Sorber each snatched 2 steals in the Lions win over ECSU.

UP NEXT
The Lions will travel to Ettrick, VA to face the Trojans of Virginia State University on Saturday, January 27. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at the VSU Multipurpose Center.

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